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Jun-Jie Fang, Yun-Peng Xie*, Xing Lu
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjsc.2025.100515
ABSTRACT
In conclusion, the synthesis of nine heterometallic Sn-Co/Mn
nanoclusters has been achieved through a stepwise self-assem
bly approach, utilizing polynuclear oxygen donors as key precur
sors. The tBuPO32− ligands play a pivotal role in bridging trinuclear
organotin clusters with Co2+/Mn2+ ions. Shielded by O/N/P-con
taining ligands, the Co2+ and Mn2+ ions assume distorted tetrahe
dral and hexahedral coordination environments, respectively. Lig
ands featuring two or three N/P coordination sites facilitate the
bridging of multiple [(nBuSn)3(MeO)3(μ3-O)(tBuPO3)3Co] substruc
tures, highlighting their structural robustness. Significantly, the dy
namic magnetization measurements indicated that (Sn3-Co1)2-1,5-naphyd NC exhibits a slow relaxation behavior of magnetiza
tion. This study delves into the intricate self-assembly process of
Sn-Co/Mn nanoclusters at the molecular level, offering valuable
insights for the development of novel SMMs.